Flights With Gyms by 2022?!

This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on August 31, 2018. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here.

Hello readers,

Before we get into this week’s round-up, I just want to remind you that December is just around the corner. If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to register for our very first conference. We officially have a venue! The 2018 Escape Artist Conference will be located at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Dallas. Details can be found below.

Now that we’ve covered that, let’s find out what kind of news we’ve dug up this week. In this round-up, find out what European destination is so exclusive that only 1,000 guests can visit all year. Keep reading to find out what Asian city is the most expensive for renting and learn the fate of the pensions of UK citizens living in the EU.

Will there be a flight with a gym? Keep reading to find out!

Just like every Friday, the newest Escape Artist content can be found at the end of this newsletter.

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Are You on the Guest List?

The most exclusive Italian destination, one that is only open to visitors twice a year, is opening today! Can you guess what it is?

It’s an island!

Montecristo is so protected by Italy that it only welcomes visitors two periods during the year. The island in the Mediterranean Sea is part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park where visitors can enjoy beautiful biodiversity. This island is so exclusive that only four people live on it, including two groundskeepers and two members of the forestry unit.

No one is allowed to fish on the island nor transit closer than one kilometer from the shore.

If you want to visit Montecristo, you better act fast. From August 1 to August 15, and later from August 31 to October 31, tourists and visitors will be able to enjoy its beauty, and only with special permission. Only 1000 people a year receive said permission.

Good luck!

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Expats Feel the Burn of High Rent

Asia offers so many wonderful cities for expats but it may come at a pretty penny, especially in Hong Kong, which ranks as the most expensive Asian destinations for renters for the fifth year in a row. According to the latest Accommodations Survey by ECA International, the price of rentals is so high in Hong Kong due to high demand and a low supply of mid-range properties.

The full list is as follows:

Hong Kong

Tokyo

Shanghai

Seoul

Mumbai

Beijing

Yokohama

Singapore

Osaka

Metro-Manila

Other significant cities to note are Singapore, which dropped down to spot number eight due to a slowing down of economic growth, and Mumbai, which rose three places since last year. The demand in Mumbai has also risen and expats in the city are now competing for properties in more sought-after areas.

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As Brexit Approaches, Retirees are Worried

It has been confirmed by the government that 220,000 UK citizens of retirement age living abroad may lose access to their pension after Brexit.

A notice was published on August 23 stating how financial services will be affected in the worst case scenarios when the UK officially leaves the EU. Among the services affected, British expats could lose the ability to access lending and deposit services and insurance contracts, since UK firms could lose the right to passport into the European Economic Area.

According to the Office for National Statistics, there are 900,000 British expats living in the EU, 220,000 of which are 65 or older.

Industry leaders are urging government officials to agree on a deal as a matter of emergency.

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No More Trips to the Bathroom to Stretch Your Legs

The way we think of travel may soon change. Have you ever been on a long trip but hated all the layovers? Or what about a long flight? Leg cramps? Could that be a problem of the past?

Qantas Airways Ltd. is planning a nonstop flight from Sydney to London, a trip halfway around the planet, that will take 20 hours. If the length of the flight makes your legs a little nervous, fear not. This airbus, that will be able to hold 300 passengers, may feature bunks for sleeping and even a gym!

Known as Project Sunrise, the plan for the nearly full day trip will fly passengers and their luggage farther than any regular service in existence ever.

If all goes according to plan, the project hopes to have an aircraft ready to take off by 2022.

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You Don’t Want to Miss This!

December is just around the corner! You don’t want to miss out on the first expat conference made for you, by you!

We have received so much great feedback and help in planning the very first Escape Artist conference! Your contribution to our survey gives us a great idea of what the event will look like, what we will discuss, and how many of you would like to attend. We are excited to announce that the dates and location of the conference have been decided!

Mark Your Calendars for December 1st and 2nd…and book your trip to Dallas, Texas, to meet all of your favorite Escape Artists!

Want to join us? Contact me here. If you would like to reserve your spot, please send me a message and I will personally send you the official invite when it is finalized over the coming weeks.

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Thank you for reading this week’s round-up! If you’re interested in learning what it’s like to become an expat, don’t hesitate to ask some questions. At Escape Artist, we aim to ensure that your travels abroad run as smoothly as they can.

For more information on what’s going on in the international scene, check out some of this week’s newest articles!

P.S.Do you have questions about how to live abroad and what the experience is like? Are you looking for international investment opportunities? Want to meet like-minded people who are in the same boat as you? Come hang out with other EA readers and the Escape Artist staff! We will be hosting an event this year and can’t wait to meet you!

Click here to find out more informationand to stay in the loop on locations and dates! It’s important that this event be exactly what YOU want – no alternate agenda or product pitches! This is about answering YOUR questions! In order for the event to be a success, take a second to fill out this survey. By sending us your thoughts, you can tailor the event to your specific overseas needs. We will also be supplying a 10% discount during registration to everyone that filled out the survey to make the event possible!

Nicaragua is just as beautiful as it is affordable, which is why so many expats flock to it when it’s time to retire. Retiring in Nicaragua means establishing a cushy lifestyle for such an affordable price, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t relocate sooner. You may even be able to retire early and spend the following years exploring mountainous terrain, volcanoes, beaches, and islands.

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How to Obtain Residency in Paraguay

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